The Perfume Library

30 perfumes

Spice and Wood

Creed · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Creed Spice and Wood is a fresh, citrusy fragrance that turns green, spicy and smoky-woody, made for men. It opens bright and fruity with apple, bergamot and lemon, while pink pepper adds a first touch of spice. The heart builds a spicy, earthy body from patchouli, clove, Jamaican pepper, angelica root and orris root. The base settles on vetiver, birch, cedarwood and oakmoss, giving it a woody, smoky floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it is worn for business, leisure and daytime, with evening and night out also getting votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Creed Aventus and Tiziana Terenzi Orion have a close profile.

Uncut Gem

6.4

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Uncut Gem is a masculine scent that sets the spicy freshness of ginger, nutmeg and bergamot against leather and frankincense. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer next, and it is mostly worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Voters mainly see it as masculine, with classic and modern close behind. It opens with mandarin orange, bergamot, ginger and nutmeg, fresh, citrusy and spicy. The heart turns resinous and leathery with magnolia, leather, labdanum and frankincense, while vetiver carries the green side. The base of Ambrocenide® and musk leaves a woody, synthetic trail.

Artisan Acqua

7.5

John Varvatos · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, and most voters recommend it for summer and spring. It sits closest to leisure, daily wear and the office, and it also works for sport. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, though many also call it modern or classic. It opens with mandarin, tangelo and mastic for an aquatic freshness, while galbanum adds a green edge. The heart builds a spicy, herbal frame from basil, lavender and coriander, softened by geranium and jasmine sambac. Moss, patchouli and fir balsam leave a woody base underneath.

Vétiver Bourbon

8.0

Parfum d'Empire · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Parfum d'Empire Vétiver Bourbon is a fresh, earthy men's fragrance built around La Réunion vetiver and orris root. The vetiver carries the green, smoky side, while orris root adds a powdery softness. Madagascan clove brings a spicy warmth, and angelica root and ambrette seed add a woody, slightly earthy depth. The overall impression is dry, green and composed. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. It leans towards leisure and work settings. Its masculine character dominates, with a classic feel too. Hiram Green Vetiver and Slumberhouse Grev have a close profile.

Oud Wood

7.6

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur · 2018

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Duftanker MGO Duftmanufaktur Oud Wood is a woody, smoky and leathery scent aimed at men, with a dense, dark character. It is rated strong in longevity and good in sillage. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. It reads masculine, with a classic feel. It opens with angelica root, tobacco and Thai oud, then moves into patchouli, galbanum and gaiac wood. The base settles into birch tar, leather, benzoin, labdanum and vanilla, leaving a spicy, resinous and earthy trail with animal and oriental touches. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Parfums de Marly Hamdani have a close profile.

Black Dust

7.1

Brooklyn Soap Company · 2023

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Brooklyn Soap Company Black Dust is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance built around fig, iris and oud. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend autumn and winter, and summer is rarely picked. It is mostly seen as an evening or night-out scent, though it can also be worn at leisure. Voters tend to call it masculine, and many also find it modern. Bergamot, red pepper and cardamom open it with a bright, spicy start. In the heart, fig and iris bring a fruity, powdery sweetness while oud adds a smoky depth. The base of frankincense, sandalwood, patchouli and tonka bean leaves a resinous, woody and soft trail. Juliette Has A Gun Another Oud and Erik Kormann Eau de Froehliche have a close profile.

Wolfsbane

7.7

Parfums Quartana · 2016

Floral · Green · Sweet

Parfums Quartana Wolfsbane is a men's perfume that pairs floral sweetness with an earthy, smoky side, sharpened by green and spicy touches. Tuberose and tobacco flower give a sweet, creamy floral core, while black truffle, patchouli and vetiver pull it towards the earth. Cumin and ginger add a spicy edge, and benzoin and sandalwood carry a resinous, woody warmth throughout. Castoreum leaves an animal trace, and angelica root and fig leaf keep the green side alive. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and winter, with summer far behind. It leans towards leisure and evenings, though it also finds a place at the office and for daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, though some call it feminine. Illuminum Wild Tobacco and Lorenzo Villoresi Patchouli have a close profile.

Tuxberg

7.2

Tuxberg · 2022

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Tuxberg Tuxberg is a men's fragrance built on a citrusy, green freshness, rounded off by spice and wood. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays fairly close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn well behind. It leans towards daily wear, the office and leisure time, and is rarely chosen for nights out. It opens with citron, bergamot, petitgrain and pink pepper for a light, lively start. In the heart, mint, juniper berry, cardamom and eucalyptus keep the coolness going. The base of vetiver, patchouli, musk and ambroxan sets it on a woody, synthetic footing. Fresh, citrus and green accords lead throughout.

Bois Oudh Attar

7.9

The Dua Brand · 2020

Green · Spicy · Woody

The Dua Brand Bois Oudh Attar is a green, spicy woody scent with a smoky, animalic edge, aimed mainly at men. The scent rests on the woody, leathery weight of oud, castoreum and cypress. Juniper berry and angelica root add a green, earthy touch, while ginger loosens the spice a little. Resinous and smoky accords stay dominant throughout. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though only a small number of votes back this. It reads dark, dense and masculine. Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense and Alexandria Fragrances Agar Intense have a close profile.

Z Zegna Energy

7.2

Ermenegildo Zegna · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna Energy is a fresh, green and citrusy men's fragrance built around galbanum, mandarin orange and lemon leaf; it has been discontinued. The top is galbanum, mandarin orange, angelica root and lemon leaf, sharp, green and lively at first. Lavender and geranium in the heart bring a fougère feel, while spicy and sweet touches soften it. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood settle into a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Its profile is close to Calvin Klein Eternity for Men (Eau de Toilette) and Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme L'Eau.

King of Oudhania

7.4

The Dua Brand

Fresh · Citrus · Green

The Dua Brand King of Oudhania is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy air with a woody, lightly sweet base. Calabrian bergamot and lemon zest give it a bright citrus feel, while galbanum and angelica root add a green, dry edge. Indian oud, sandalwood and cedarwood build the woody body, Tonkin musk softens it, and pink pepper adds a light touch of spice. A synthetic side also shows among its accords. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though few votes back these ratings, so treat them as tentative. It is presented as a men's fragrance. Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia V and I Am Sicily Zagara have a close profile.

CH Men Under the Sea

7.5

Carolina Herrera · 2021

Fresh · Aquatic · Green

Carolina Herrera CH Men Under the Sea is a fresh, aquatic men's fragrance built around juniper and marine notes; it has been discontinued. It opens with juniper and angelica root, giving a spicy, green coolness. In the heart, violet leaf and marine notes carry that freshness on and bring the aquatic side forward. In the base, cashmeran and vanilla soften everything, and fruity, sweet and creamy touches settle onto a woody ground, with a slightly synthetic edge. Rabanne Invictus Parfum and Lattafa Blue Oud have a close profile.

Sean John

7.6

Sean John · 2016

Citrus · Fruity · Sweet

Sean John by Sean John is a men's fragrance that opens with black pepper, bergamot and water mint, leaning citrusy, spicy and sweet. The top is black pepper, bergamot, water mint and mandarin orange, and the citrus and fruity accords keep that first impression bright and lively. In the heart, cardamom, angelica root, nutmeg and violet leaf bring out the spice. The base of coumarin, sandalwood, musk, amber and vanilla softens it into a woody, creamy, sweet oriental feel, with a synthetic edge running through. Gammon 2 - The Black Suit Eau de Performance and Rasasi Junoon Satin for Men have a close profile.